BJI
Bemidji
United States
10,530 km
6,543 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
10,530 km
6,543 mi / 5,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
329°
north northwest

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BJI PVG
Airport Name Bemidji Regional Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code BJI PVG
ICAO Code KBJI ZSPD
City Bemidji Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,391 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 47.510000, -94.930000 31.140000, 121.810000

Bemidji (BJI) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) in Bemidji, United States to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 10,530 kilometers (6,543 miles / 5,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:39 in Bemidji, it's 15:39 in Shanghai. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,378 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Bemidji Regional Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Bemidji (BJI) follows a heading of 24° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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